Category — Broadcast
Talking Giants Baseball… July 22nd + 23rd
Andrew Baggarly: Marty and Andrew chat about the return of the Kung Fu Panda
Austin Slater: Marty talks to the Giants rookie about his injury and his rookie year with the ballclub
George Kontos: Marty talks to George about trades and the return of Pablo Sandoval
Matt Duffy: Marty talks to the Former Giants’ 3rd baseman about his health and an update on Skeeter
Claire Smith: Marty talks to Claire Smith, the first African-American female newspaper reporter to cover Major League Baseball on a daily basis, about winning the J.G. Taylor Spink Award, the top honor for a baseball writer
Bruce Jenkins: Marty chats with Bruce Jenkins about Kung Fu Panda’s return to the bay
Bob Nightengale: Marty and Bob talk about trade deadline: What team will land Sonny Gray?
Andrew Suarez: Ally Williams’ Minor League report with Andrew Suarez: What’s the biggest change from Sacramento to AAA?
Chris Shaw: Ally Williams’ Minor league report with Chris Shaw: How is he adjusting to left field?
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Renel Brooks-Moon + Rita Williams: Marty + Patrick talk to Friends of Faith members Renel Brooks-Moon and Rita Williams at Public House
Duane Kuiper: Marty talks about Kuip about when fan in Duane Kuiper jersey drops foul ball, then gets a surprise from Kuip himself
Ron Wotus: Marty’s morning chat with Ron Wotus about Pablo returning to the Giants
Greatest Game – April 26 1989: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On April 26th, 1989.. Giants outfielder Kevin Mitchell makes a spectacular barehanded grab in left on Ozzie Smith’s pop fly
Hank Schulman: Marty and Patrick talk to Hank Schulman about the return of the Kung-Fu Panda
Jon Miller: Marty’s crosstalk with Hall of Famer Jon Miller before the series finale vs the Padres
Bruce Jenkins: Marty talks to Bruce before the series finale vs the Padres at AT&T Park
July 23, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… July 15th + 16th
Bobby Evans: Marty and the Giants GM chat about the 2nd half and how active will the Giants be in the 2nd half?
Nick Piecoro: Marty talks to D-Backs beat writer for AZ-Central Sports
Bruce Jenkins: Marty talks to Bruce Jenkins about trade destinations for Pence: Could he be a great fit for the D-Backs?
Gordon Wittenmyer: Marty talks to Chicago Sun-Times Cubs beat writer Gordon Wittenmyer
Craig Elsten: Marty chats with Craig Elsten from the Mighty 1090 and the Play-By-Play voice of the San Diego Gulls
Andrew Baggarly: Marty talks to Andy Baggs about Cueto’s injury and Could we see the Panda back with the Giants?
Marty’s 2nd Segment: Marty talks about the passing of Mary Giorgi, mother of Rob Giorgi of Giorgi Brothers Furniture and Kathleen Nibbi, wife of Larry Nibbi CEO of Nibbi Brothers General Contractors
Bill King: Legendary Bay Area Broadcaster Wilbur “Bill” King remembers Kirk Gibson’s game winning home run in the 1988 World Series
Joe Sheehan: Marty talks to Joe Sheehan about what the Giants should do in 2018
Phil Rogers: Marty chats with Baseball columnist for MLB.com Phil Rogers about possible trades these last 2 weeks before the trade deadline
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talk about the return of Madison Bumgarner
Greatest Game – July 2nd 2002: Marty Lurie talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On July 2nd, 2002, the Giants scored the most runs (18) in 2002 versus the Colorado Rockies
Aaron Locks: Marty talks to author Aaron Locks about his new book: Coach’s Best Friend – Baseball/Softball
Andrew Baggarly: Andy Baggs calls in from San Diego about the return of MadBum
Theo Fightmaster: Marty talks to the GM of the Sonoma Stompers about the two female baseball players that joined the roster in July
July 17, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… July 7th + 8th
(photo: @itsallyduhh)
Barry Bonds: Giants Great Barry Bonds joins Marty and Patrick after the Giants’ Wall of Fame pre-game ceremony
Paul White: Marty and Patrick talk to Paul White about Strasburg: Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg left Saturday’s home game against the Atlanta Braves shortly after he was hit by a comeback ball
Rich Waltz: Marlins play-by-play broadcaster Rich Waltz joins Marty and Patrick at the Public House before the 2nd game of the Marlins series
Paul Dickson: Marty talks to author Paul Dickson about his new book- “Leo Durocher: Baseball’s Prodigal Son”
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the Windows of Baseball brought to you by Truitt & White
Barry Bloom: Marty talks to Barry Bloom about Bonds getting a plague on the Giants Wall of Fame before Saturday game vs the Marlins
Jon Miller: Marty’s cross talk with Jon Miller before the All-Star break
Greatest Game- June 25 1968: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On June 25th, 1968 Bobby Bonds hit a grand slam in his third at bat in his first major league game.
Bruce Jenkins: Marty talks to Bruce about the All-Star game: could we see some rule changes?
John Eisenberg: Marty talks to author John Eisenberg about his new book- “The Streak: Lou Gehrig, Cal Ripken Jr., and Baseball’s Most Historic Record”
Hank Schulman: Marty and Henry talk about the youth movement heading into July
Andrew Baggarly: Marty talks to Andy Baggs about Cueto: Is there any scouts looking at him today?
Mark Melancon + Michael Deakin: Marty talks to Mark Melancon and “Bug” Michael Deakin joins Marty in the bunker
Goerge Kontos: Marty talks to the Philosopher before the all-star break
Ron Wotus: Class is IN with the Professor Ron Wotus talking about what’s cool in Major League Baseball
July 10, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… 4th of July
Ernie Harwell: Memories of the Game: Ernie Harwell’s Ode to Baseball on this 4th of July
Opening Segment: Marty opens the show with Ray Charles’ “America the Beautiful” and the meaning of Independence Day
Larry Doby: Marty Lurie’s Memories of the Game with the Great Larry Doby. He was first African-American to play in AL on July 5th, 1947
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talking 4th of July Baseball
Dave Righetti: On July 4th 1983, Dave Righetti became the first Yankee since Don Larsen in 1956 to throw a no-hitter
July 4, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball with LEXI PENCE!
Marty Lurie‘s #KNBR Postgame show with producer Carmen Kiew and Alexis Pence.. Wife of Hunter Pence, the Host of @CSNAuthentic‘s #CoveringYourBases & Host of the YouTube channel: Let’s Get Lexi.
Hour 1 – Hour 2 – Hour 3 – Hour 4 .
July 3, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… July 1st + 2nd
Gary Radnich + Bill King (Bay Area News Group Archives)
Bill King Memories: Legendary Bay Area Broadcaster Wilbur “Bill” King remembers Former Reds pitcher Joe Nuxhall and Griffith Stadium in DC
Dave Fleming: Marty’s crosstalk with Dave Fleming about Samardjiza and Is replay turning into a joke now?
Greatest Game – May 26 1966: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: May 26th, 1966, Juan Marichal and Jim Bunning duel to extra innings thriller. Giants win in the 14th 1-0.
Bruce Jenkins: Marty talks to Bruce Jenkins from the SF Chronicle about the trilling play from Buster Posey in yesterday game vs the Pirates
Ally Williams: Marty’s Minor League Report with Ally Williams
Ryder Jones: Marty talks to the newest Giant about making the ball club
Ken Macha: Marty talks to the former A’s manager about this Giants-Pirates series and Andrew McCutchen: Could he be a Giant next year?
Gary Lepper: Marty talks to author Gary Lepper about his new book: A Deadly Game
Kevin McAlpin: Marty talks to Braves Reporter for @BravesRadioNet & 680am The Fan about Mike Foltynewicz’s no-hitter spoiled in 9th last night in Oakland
Hank Schulman: Marty and Henry talk about the youth movement heading into July
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the window of baseball
July 2, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… June 24th + 25th
(Photo credit should read STEVE SCHAEFER/AFP/Getty Images)
Ellis Burks: Marty talks Former Giant Ellis Burks about being a young black man playing ball in Missippippi
Ron Wotus: Class is in with the Professor Ron Wotus before the series finale vs the Mets at AT&T Park
Kevin Kernan: Marty talks to NY Post Columnist Kevin Kernan before series finale vs the Mets
Greatest Game – Sept 21st, 1969: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: The highest season total of intentional walks is 45, by Willie McCovey in 1969. On this day, the Dodgers walk McCovey with the game tied and no outs in the 9th.
Bill King: Legendary Bay Area Broadcaster Wilbur “Bill” King remembers the struggles for the Oakland A’s in 1986
Hal Bock: Marty talks to author Hal Bock talks about his new book- Banned: Baseball’s Blacklist of All-Stars and Also-Rans. Award-winning Associated Press sports writer Hal Bock brings us a fascinating history of the players, coaches and more barred from baseball’s ranks, from Shoeless Joe Jackson to Jenrry Mejia.
Kyle Crick: Marty talks to one of the newest Giant about playing in a big league park like AT&T Park
George Kontos: Marty talks to “the Philosopher” about the ups/downs of this rough Giants season
Bruce Jenkins: Marty talks with Bruce Jenkins about the Ryder Jones call up
Sam Pathy: Marty chats with author Sam Pathy about his new book- “Wrigley Field Year by Year: A Century at the Friendly Confines”
Phil Rogers: Marty chats with Phil Rogers from MLB.com about the chances the Cubs end up with Johnny Cueto in a trade
Hank Schulman: Marty talks to Henry “Hank” Schulman about the youth movement and Ryder Jones starting at 3rd base today?
June 25, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… June 17th + 18th
Greatest Game: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On May 26, 1978, Southpaw Bob Knepper goes the route and tosses a six-hitter in a 5- 2 win. In the fifth inning, McCovey hits a three-run blast, the 497th of his career.
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the windows of Baseball before the series finale vs the Rockies
Steve Steinberg: Marty chats with Author Steve Steinberg about his new book- “Urban Shocker: Silent Hero of Baseball’s Golden Age” on Father’s Day
Bill King Memories: Legendary Bay Area Broadcaster Wilbur “Bill” King remembers The Oakland Athletics’ 1981 season. They finished the season with the best record in the American League (and second best in all of baseball). Due to the infamous 1981 players strike, the league resorted to a split-season format; this new format saw the winners of both halves of the season playing in the first divisional playoff in MLB history. The A’s qualified by posting the AL West’s best record in the first half of the season.
Bam Bam Meulens: Marty chats with Sir Bam Bam about the highs/lows of a baseball season
Chris Shaw: Ally Williams’ Minor League Report with Sacramento River Cats’ Chris Shaw
Ryan Lefbevre: Marty chats with Kansas City Royals play-by-play announcer Ryan Lefebvre
Tyler Beede: Ally Williams’ Minor League Report takes her to Richmond to interview Flying Squirrels Pitcher Tyler Beede
Rex Hudler: Marty talks to KC Royals broadcaster Rex Hudler about the rule changes around the league
Buddy Biancalana: Marty catches up with Buddy Biancalana, a member of the 1985 World Series champion Kansas City Royals who became a cult hero
John Florio: Marty talks to author John Florio about his new book- “One Nation Under Baseball: How the 1960s Collided with the National Pastime”
Andrew Baggarly: Marty chats with Andy Baggs about replacing the entire Giants outfield
Bruce Jenkins: Marty talks to Bruce about Pence defensive struggles during the Rockies Series
June 18, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… June 10th + 11th
(Pic by @carmenkiew)
Jon Miller: Marty’s crosstalk with Jon Miller on the history of the Twins
Joe Cox: Marty talks to Author Joe Cox about his new book- “Almost Perfect: The Heartbreaking Pursuit of Pitching’s Holy Grail”
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Patrick looking thru the windows of Baseball with Bruce Jenkins
Bill King: Legendary Bay Area Broadcaster Wilbur “Bill” King remembers Burleigh Grimes was nicknamed “Ol’ Stubblebeard”, related to his habit of not shaving on days in which he was going to pitch.
Greatest Game – July 4 1961: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On July 4th, 1961, Orlando Cepeda hits a 550ft HR
Barry Bloom: Marty chats with Barry Bloom about Rod Carew’s new heart and Kidney
Marvin Bernard: Marty talks to Marvin Bernard about his first game and first at-bat
Ron Wotus: Marty talks to “The Professor” about Nick Turley before the series finale vs the Twins
Dan Schlossberg: Marty talks to Author Dan Schlossberg talks about his book- The New Baseball Bible: Nuggets and Notes from the National Pastime
Jesus Salcedo: Jesus Salcedo from Sutter Health joins Marty and Patrick at the Public House
George Kontos: Marty talks to “the Philosopher” George Kontos before the Giants take on the Twins
Austin Slater: Marty talks to one of the newest Giant about joining this ball club
June 11, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… June 3rd + 4th
Bill King Memories: Legendary Bay Area Broadcaster Wilbur “Bill” King remembers Gabby Street , also nicknamed “The Old Sarge”, was a former Major League catcher, manager, coach, and radio broadcaster
Bruce Jenkins: Marty chats with Bruce about the passing of former outfielder, White Sox broadcaster Jimmy Piersall
Mark Zuckerman: Marty talks to Mark Zuckerman about his Giants-Phillies and the Strickland vs. Harper brawl
Greatest Game – April 17 2001- Bonds 500th: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On April 17th, 2001, Barry Bonds hits his 500th career home run, joining Mel Ott, Willie Mays and Willie McCovey as the fourth Giant with 500 homers.
Andrew Baggarly: Marty chats with Extra Baggs about Span and Nunez: Is Bochy sticking with them at #1+ #2 in the lineup?
Mike Mandel: Marty talks with conceptual artist and photographer Mike Mandel, focusing on projects he made during what was, for him, an incredibly productive decade. This exhibition includes photographs, books, and a film, all made during the same period he was collaborating with his friend, the photographer Larry Sultan.
Mark Zuckerman: Marty talks to Mark Zuckerman about his Giants-Phillies and the Strickland vs. Harper brawl
Paul Hagen: Marty talks to 2013 J. G. Taylor Spink Award winner Paul Hagen from MLB.com
Hank Schulman: Marty chats with Hank before game 2 of the Giants-Phillies series
June 4, 2017 No Comments
